Dalhousie University invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of

Instructor in Landscape Architecture within the Department of Plant, Food, and

Environmental Sciences (PFES) in the Faculty of Agriculture. The position is a 1-year, full-time, limited-term appointment (100% FTE) at the rank of Instructor. The expected term of employment is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The successful candidate will fulfill Teaching (80%) and Service (20%) responsibilities.

About the Position
This teaching assignment addresses short-term program needs. The successful candidate will undertake teaching and service duties supporting our landscape programs and promote continuous improvement in learning and teaching at Dalhousie. They will instruct undergraduate students concurrently in both the diploma and
BLA
programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a significant role in the development of our landscape programs, marketing, and outreach activities. The candidate is expected to be an active, engaged member of the Department, the Faculty, the University, and professional and industry organizations.
Teaching and Service Duties
The Instructor will instruct in-person courses , including two design studio courses on Site Design and Urban Design. Anticipated course topics include, but are not limited to, Landscape Theory, Environmental Processes, and other landscape architecture topics related to AutoCAD and/or Professional Practice.
Service duties will include:
Advising students in landscape-horticulture programs
Development of landscape-horticulture programs
Participating in program outreach activities
Professional development
Other related duties
The Successful Applicant Will:

Have full membership in the Atlantic Provinces Association of Landscape
Architects (APALA), Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), or similar professional organizations 
Possess a graduate degree in landscape architecture, or closely related field of study.
Have the ability to communicate clearly with diverse learners. Possess the professional expertise 
to instruct courses effectively.
Be willing and able to support the development of the program, the Department, Faculty and the 
University.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, collegiality, and a record of successful collaboration.
Be a team-player and team-builder who can form productive relationships with allied academics, the 
profession, the industry, and others regionally and nationally.
Other Desirable Assets Include:
Professional experience related to the teaching or practice in areas described above.
Demonstrate excellence in university teaching at the undergraduate level. Familiarity with 
classroom and online instructional platforms and learning management systems.
Proficient in AutoCAD software and experienced in professional practice.
To Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via PeopleAdmin:
https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20887. Closing date: June 7, 2026.
Please submit:
Cover letter summarizing qualifications and experience related to this position (limit 2 pages)
Curriculum vitae Design Project Portfolio
Short Teaching Statement and Teaching Dossier highlighting teaching interests, experience, and 
philosophy (limit 2 pages)
EDIA Statement
Names, addresses and emails of three referees (applicants will be notified before referees are 
contacted).
For further information regarding this position, or to request accommodation at any stage of the 
hiring process, please contact the Chair of the selection committee:

Dr. Corey Dawson
Chair of Appointment Committee – Landscape Architecture / Horticulture Department of Plant, Food, 
and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture c.dawson@dal.ca

This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be 
given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing 
equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from 
Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent 
(especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with 
disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates 
who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity 
Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of 
one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details 
related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups
please visit
www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed
here
.
Posting Detail Information
Close Date
06/07/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20887
Pass Message
Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should a review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.